Clemson fans should watch these 5 other college football games Saturday

The Clemson Tigers and North Carolina State Wolfpack will clash as undefeated teams, but a perfect record may be all the two have in common
Scott Keepfer and Manie Robinson, The Greenville News

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 6 Michigan is preparing to play No. 24 Michigan State with dual-threat quarterback Shea Patterson working on the split-second decisions he makes, choosing when to pass, run or throw the ball away. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)(Photo11: The Associated Press)

At 3:30 Saturday afternoon, Clemson fans will be preoccupied with voicing their disdain for North Carolina State. But before and after Clemson's clash with the Wolfpack, a few intriguing games are worth a click of the remote.

No. 7 Michigan at Michigan State

Noon, Fox

This rivalry is recharged this season. Michigan State is essentially ranked No. 28 in the Amway USA TODAYSports coaches poll. Michigan opened the season with a seven-point loss to Notre Dame, who is ranked No. 4 this week. The Wolverines can still build a case to be the top one-loss team in the College Football Playoff race. Michigan can seal a Playoff spot by sweeping this tough three-game stretch—last week against Wisconsin, the Spartans this week and Penn State next week— and closing the regular season with a win at No. 2 Ohio State

Virginia at Duke

12:30 PM, ACC Network

Believe it or not, if Clemson reaches the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game, it could face one of these teams. Virginia, Duke and Miami each have one league loss, but Virginia holds the tiebreaker against Miami. The Cavaliers could secure sole possession of second in the Coastal standings Saturday, with a date with the top team, Virginia Tech, set for the regular-season finale.

Mississippi State at No. 5 Louisiana State

7 PM, ESPN

The Bayou Bengals have endured an arduous gauntlet thus far. LSU has defeated Miami, Auburn and Georgia. Its lone slip was at Florida. LSU will follow this matchup against Mississippi State with a battle against No. 1 Alabama. The game is compelling enough, but fans may tune in simply to catch a glimpse of LSU’s incredible uniforms.

Ohio State safety Isaiah Pryor shows off his interception against Minnesota last week. Pryor and the Buckeyes secondary face a huge test in Purdue's passing attack.(Photo11: Joe Maiorana/USA TODAY Sports)

No. 2 Ohio State at Purdue

7:30 PM, ABC

Ohio State is heavily favored in this contest, but the Boilermakers will present a formidable challenge. Do not be surprised if this matchup remains close for four quarters.

Coach Mike Leach's Washington State Cougars have been the most surprising team of the first half of the Pac-12 season.(Photo11: Timothy J. Gonzalez, AP)

No. 11 Oregon at No. 23 Washington State

7:30 PM, Fox

Oregon is the Pacific 12 Conference’s only hope to make the Playoff. The Ducks’ lone loss was the inexplicable blunder against Stanford. Washington State may not be in Playoff contention, but the Cougars can improve their position in the Pac-12 North standings.